Quotes

“…Eclectic and high-spirited fiddling. Technically, he’s a brilliant fiddler, able to blend genres at will, and he’s got the kind of high-wire aggression that makes for compelling listening.” –Sing Out! Magazine

“I’ve heard quite a lot of old-time fiddle and banjo playing, trust me, but I’ve never heard it like this… played at break-neck speeds, Aaron’s fiddle whipping around tight corners like a high-end sports car… It’s like watching Bach hopped up on speed, composing kickass barn dance tunes in Appalachia… [Aaron is] a player you need to watch.” -No Depression

“So THAT’S what you meant by pedestrian fiddle music!!! I’m listening to Wild Hog and it’s my favorite record I’ve heard in a long time by a long shot. Well done. It’s so wrong in all the right ways and I love that. Excellent work and big big fun to listen to.” – Joseph ‘Joebass’ Dejarnette, Studio 808A

“Every time that fella with the big beard picked up the banjo it was like I’d died and gone to heaven!” -Alastair Ferguson

“Aaron is blinding and probably the most perfect exponent of fiddling I’ve witnessed live (and I’ve witnessed a few). Others have their niches where they excel but Aaron’s range and dexterity is quite awesome. His unpretentious approach and his own obvious enjoyment in playing makes such a vast difference too.” -Colm Daley, The Newtowners

“Fiddlin’ and banjoin’ genius Aaron Jonah Lewis: multiple award-winning fiddler, banjo player extraordinaire, Aaron is well known for taking audiences at concerts and festivals by storm both here in the UK and in the USA… Aaron is rapidly becoming iconic, not just on account of his virtuosity but because of his rapport with his audience. Skills in abundance, passion and presence. All that, then in addition, charisma, pure creativity, and SOUL.” -Charlie Hardie, Willesden Folk Union